"Addressing the Elephant in the Room - Cost" At UBTech2012

Higher education is inundated with new technologies promising enhanced service or increased efficiency, but very few address the root cause of drop out rates that soar above 40% - cost, specifically the high cost of course materials.

Rapid changes in course materials management are demanding increased collaboration between campus stores, faculty, IT, and administration but also present opportunities for schools to leverage technology to lower the cost of education for students.